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Babak Shadgan1,2, Nima Molavi3, Elena Abaeva4
1Medical, Prevention and Anti-Doping Commission, United World Wrestling, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland shadgan@gmail.com.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|June 18, 2024
Summary
Olympic wrestling saw more injuries in Tokyo than Rio, though not statistically significant. Most were mild skin injuries, but upper limb joint dislocations require attention for prevention.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Wrestling Injuries
Background:
- Olympic wrestling involves high physical demands and inherent injury risks.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for athlete safety and performance optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare injury incidence and types in Olympic wrestlers between the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Games.
- To identify specific injury risks and trends in elite wrestling competitions.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive epidemiological study analyzing injury data from the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
- Injury report forms were utilized to collect data on wrestler injuries during competitions.
Main Results:
- The Tokyo Games showed higher injury rates per bout (8.7) and per athlete (9.8) compared to the Rio Games (5.1/bout, 6.1/athlete), though not statistically significant.
- Mild skin injuries to the head and face were most common.
- Severe injuries, including upper limb joint dislocations, were noted, with higher proportions in Women's and Freestyle wrestling.
Conclusions:
- Most wrestling injuries are mild skin injuries, often occurring in standing positions during early competition rounds.
- No critical injuries were reported, but prevention of upper limb joint dislocations is recommended.
- The Tokyo Games indicated a potential increase in injury occurrence post-COVID-19, warranting further investigation.
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